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You’ll definitely want to take the day after your extraction off so that you can relax and heal. There may also be swelling that makes you look slightly different, or make it slightly harder for you to speak. You shouldn’t exercise, bend over, or do heavy lifting for the 1-3 days after your surgery.

For most patients, over the counter painkillers are sufficient. Your dentist will prescribe you medication if you have a special case that is more uncomfortable or have certain allergies. Take painkillers immediately after your extraction, while you’re still numb, that way you’ll have support as the local anesthetic wears off. Usually it's good to avoid aspirin, as this can be a blood thinner and prevent your blood from clotting.

It can vary quite a bit, depending on the surgery performed as well as how quickly you heal. The pain usually is noticeable but with painkillers, it's not severe and after a few days you start healing. At this point you might not even need any more painkillers. If you find that your pain and discomfort is increasing after week one, you may be experiencing dry socket and should get in touch with your dentist right away.

You will be more comfortable on a liquid and soft food diet immediately after your tooth extraction procedure. Most patients usually do this for a few days after treatment, until the initial pain has faded. Don’t use straws however, as the sucking motion can pull on your stitches and also cause fresh bleeding.

Your jawbone begins to shrink from lack of stimulation. Losing your teeth will affect your smile and change the shape of your face, causing you to look prematurely aged. Teeth next to the missing tooth can also become loose over time.

Dental implants can be placed in most healthy adults. Your dentist will be able to tell you after a checkup if dental implants are right for you.

No, dental implants are typically placed under local anesthesia. Most treatments can be completed in your dentist's office.

Most people return to work the next day unless otherwise advised by the dentist. You may be prescribed medication to alleviate any minor discomfort you may have.

Dental implants are low maintenance and provide stability and confidence in your smile. Therefore, the long-term value of dental implants far exceeds conventional treatment options. They are also more comfortable as they are permanent and don't move as you eat or talk.

Not all wisdom teeth need to be removed, it depends on the dental situation of each individual patient. Wisdom teeth typically do not need to be removed if they’re healthy, have grown in completely (meaning they’re fully erupted), are positioned correctly and bite properly with the opposing teeth on the upper or lower jaw, and are able to be properly cleaned and flossed in a patient’s daily hygiene practices.